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“My wife should be ready to beg.” A doctor couple who charged Rs 2 as fees, helped transform a village and raised successful children

Long before recognition, awards or headlines, a young doctor chose to travel to a village that most maps barely acknowledged. In the mid 1980s, reaching Bairagarh in Maharashtra’s Melghat region meant travelling only as far as the road allowed and then walking nearly 40 kilometres through rugged forest terrain. Healthcare facilities were almost nonexistent here,…

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What are boomerang employees? Why are companies rehiring their former workers? |

Remember when getting laid off felt final? Badge deactivated, laptop shipped back, “keep in touch” email sent—door slammed shut. But corporate India’s flipping the script. For instance: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal recently shared on X: “If you left Zomato—or had to leave—the door’s wide open. Come back!” And over 400 ex-employees already have, as per…

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Avalanche Derailes Train: Train struck by avalanche in Swiss Alps; several feared wounded: What we know so far |

A passenger train was derailed early Monday morning after being struck by an avalanche near the Swiss village of Goppenstein in the canton of Valais, southwest Switzerland. Police said the incident likely resulted in injuries, though the full extent remains unclear as rescue operations continue.The derailment occurred at around 7:00 AM local time. Authorities in…

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Umaid Bhawan Palace Owner: Who owns the iconic Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur and how did it become India’s most valuable private properties |

Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is an iconic property. It is not just a stunning architectural wonder but is also among the most valuable private residences in the world. Dating back to the early 20th century, the palace has been in the news for being the venue for some high profile marriages from Bollywood…

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“They can’t take no for an answer,” Foreign tourist shares his Agra experience and why it is a lesson for everyone |

For many travellers, the Taj Mahal represents a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, which is also one of the most beautiful structures in the world. For many, it also serves as a stop on the journey to completing the New 7 Wonders of the World. The white marble monument often appears serene in photographs, framed by calm reflecting…

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“Is he a ghost? Yes! Don’t speak loud, he’ll wake up”: How a spirit found a place in my Pooja Room and became our God

In my village, the pooja room — our Gosai Ghar — never had framed pictures of gods and goddesses. There were no calendars of deities, no marble idols, no ornate temples. Instead, there were raised, rounded earthen forms — pindas — quiet, unadorned, powerful in their stillness. As a child, I only knew that one…

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Rinku Singh–Priya Saroj love story: When Priya revealed her father wanted her to marry an IAS officer – and how they convinced him |

Rinku Singh–Priya Saroj love story Rinku Singh, Team India’s ace cricketer, is stealing the show off-field too. His romance with Priya Saroj is pure Bollywood – think love at first sight, family drama, postponed weddings. After a few years of knowing each other, the couple got engaged on June 8, 2025, and they are set…

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